Warm, character-filled, and thoughtfully updated, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath Windsor Heights home blends timeless mid-century style with modern functionality. Hardwood floors, original charm, and tasteful updates create a welcoming mix of old and new throughout the home. The finished walkout basement offers additional living space perfect for a family room, home office, gym, or guest setup. Situated on a spacious corner lot, the exterior features updates such as paint, a newer retaining wall and driveway, mature surroundings, and plenty of room to enjoy outdoor living. The deep garage provides exceptional storage space for tools, hobbies, and everyday organization. A rare opportunity to own a home with personality, space, and an unbeatable Windsor Heights location.
For sale
$299,900
6316 Franklin Ave, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
4beds
1,124sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1963
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$294,200 Zestimate®
$267/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished walkout basementSpacious corner lotMature surroundingsTasteful updatesHardwood floorsOriginal charmNewer retaining wall
- 76 days
- 254
- 16
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ann Mars (515)778-2814,
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: DMMLS,MLS#: 741292
Originating MLS: Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Window Treatments
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,124
- Total interior livable area: 1,124 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 648
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 80 x 130
- Features: Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 29200540045000
- Zoning: R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Split-Foyer
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1963
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Windsor Heights
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $267/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $253,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,360
- Date on market: 5/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 87 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Road surface type: Concrete
Estimated market value
$294,200
$279,000 - $309,000
$1,686/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900$267/sqft |
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| 6/1/2026 | Listing removed | $299,900$267/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900+20%$267/sqft |
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| 5/28/2024 | Sold | $250,000+4.2%$222/sqft |
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| 4/26/2024 | Pending sale | $240,000$214/sqft |
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| 4/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $240,000+136.5%$214/sqft |
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| 12/18/1998 | Sold | $101,500+52.6%$90/sqft |
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| 4/16/1997 | Sold | $66,500$59/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,360 +9.6% | $253,500 +6.4% |
| 2024 | $3,978 -1.2% | $238,200 |
| 2023 | $4,028 +0.9% | $238,200 +23.1% |
| 2022 | $3,994 +1.9% | $193,500 |
| 2021 | $3,920 -3.9% | $193,500 +10.3% |
| 2020 | $4,078 +0.7% | $175,500 |
| 2019 | $4,048 +2.4% | $175,500 +8.7% |
| 2018 | $3,954 | $161,400 |
| 2017 | $3,954 +15.4% | $161,400 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $3,426 | $144,400 |
| 2015 | $3,426 +2.5% | $144,400 -0.9% |
| 2014 | $3,344 | $145,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $145,700 -0.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $145,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $145,800 -9.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $161,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $161,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $161,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $161,400 +18.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $136,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $136,500 +3.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $131,620 +20.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $109,360 |
| 2001 | -- | $109,360 |
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Neighborhood: 50324
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Des Moines Independent
Source: DMMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




